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C_B_R
Mar 12, 2020Copper Contributor
Opening exxcel doc as read only
Hi Excel version 16.35 Mac I want to open an excel (xlsx) file as read only. I do not want to add a password. I just want the choice of opening a file as read only if I want to avoid accidentally...
C_B_R
Mar 12, 2020Copper Contributor
Thanks Abiola1
Does that mean someone else can opening it as an editable doc?
Abiola1
Mar 12, 2020MVP
Hello,
The Read-only is not entirely safe.. When you have Read-only Excel file, others will be able to read the content of the file. But they won't be able to make changes to the file if they do not save the workbook with another name or in another location
The Read-only is not entirely safe.. When you have Read-only Excel file, others will be able to read the content of the file. But they won't be able to make changes to the file if they do not save the workbook with another name or in another location